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Taupo's Floatplane

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91 Reviews

#16 of 59 Outdoor Activities in Taupo

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Lake Front Boat Harbour, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

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“A wonderful, memorable trip”

We absolutely loved it! The pilot was great, very chatty and enthusiastic. We took the 4 hour trip... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

alan w

“Trip over the volcanoes”

On a trip around North Island, stayed for a night at Taupo and planned the flight at the last... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

sunny0768

essex

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Enjoy spectacular scenic flights in a high wing Cessna 206 Floatplane and enjoy unrestricted views looking down on beautiful Lake Taupo and the snow-capped mountains (volcanoes!) of Tongariro National Park. Floatplane scenic flights are a magical way to experience and gain a true perspective of the stunning Lake Taupo Region, and the sensation of taking off from and landing on the water is a memory you will never forget. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this unique flying experience

5.0

91 reviews

Excellent88%
Very good9%
Average2%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

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“minute flight” (9 reviews)

“float plane” (12 reviews)

“mt ruapehu” (6 reviews)

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Lake Front Boat Harbour, Taupo 3330, New Zealand

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alan w

Reviewed 2 days ago

A wonderful, memorable trip

We absolutely loved it! The pilot was great, very chatty and enthusiastic. We took the 4 hour trip to Orakei Korako which turned out to be amazing. Landing and taking off on the river was awesome and felt very special. From the air it was...More

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sunny0768

essex

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Trip over the volcanoes

On a trip around North Island, stayed for a night at Taupo and planned the flight at the last minute. Took the trip from Lake Taupo over the volcanoes (including Mount Doom from 'The Lord of the Rings') and back. Completed the trip with my...More

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KT772013

Bedford, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing Flight

We had booked a scenic flight over ‘Mount Doom’ but sadly the weather meant this wasn’t possible. We opted instead for the Western Bay Explorer and, at the suggestion of our pilot Dalton, included a beach stop with waterfall walk. What an amazing flight, we...More

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Sally J

Reviewed 16 March 2018

Amazing experience.

We were walking around Lake Taupo when we spotted a float plane by the jetty and thought that looks fun. The office said we could go right there and then ( no time to chicken out). An amazing flight over Taupo, huka falls and the...More

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Michelle B

Levin, New Zealand

323

Reviewed 5 March 2018

Money well spent

We made a last minute decision to go on a 20 minute float plane flight before leaving Taupo, it was the best decision ever. Our pilot was a really friendly outgoing young lady who made us feel very comfortable and answered any questions we had,...More

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Hi Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to write a great review.

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Reviewed 4 March 2018 via mobile

Views!!

Loved this experience! It was our first time ever on a floatplane, and the takeoff and landing were impressive. It was great to be able to see beautiful Taupo from a bird's eye view... especially the Huka falls!

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Thank you for the review.. Glad you enjoyed and appreciate how much of Taupo you can see on a short flight.

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Alexander M

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

2317

Reviewed 3 March 2018

Stunning - Experience of a lifetime

We turned up at the iSite in Taupo not knowing what we would be doing that day, and an hour later we were on the Floatplane! We opted for the hour flight over to Mount Ngauruhoe (Mt Doom) and Mount Ruapehu, it was just the...More

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Hi Alexander. Thank you for the review. Yes water landings and take offs are great.

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mhoggarth

3211

Reviewed 21 February 2018

Spur of the moment decision, a life of memories

We walked up to the office, when we were told there was a flight leaving in 10 minutes, so we booked it. and we are so glad we did. My personal favourite thing from our New Zealand Visit. Our Pilot was brilliant and struck up...More

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Simon1745

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Reviewed 20 February 2018 via mobile

Brilliant

Thanks to Bernie our terrific pilot and guide. She made us feel immediately at ease and made the experience superb. Fliying over the lake and then over Mount Doom -sorry I cannot recall it real name was wonderful. Stunning scenery and fantastic views. Worth every...More

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Beck B

449

Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

Worth every cent

We turned up with no booking early in the morning. Were given a price and very detailed list of what to expect on each level of flight and chose the 30min option. It was incredible We flew over the entire lake which blows your mind...More

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Hi Beck. Thank you for the great feed back. Enjoyed showing you around

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